Xiwan Village
西湾村
A fortress-like cluster of cave-dwelling courtyards built by the Chen family, with five vertical lanes linking dozens of courtyards and recognized as a Chinese Historic and Cultural Village.
Xiwan Village lies on the banks of the Qiushui River, northeast of Qikou Ancient Town. It was built by the Chen family in the late Ming and early Qing periods. The village backs onto a hillside, and five steep stone lanes connect dozens of cave-dwelling courtyards into one complex. A defensive wall surrounds the village, and hidden doors link the courtyards, making it highly defensible. The village was added to the list of Chinese Historic and Cultural Villages in 2005. It is about 2 km from the old town and can be reached on foot or by bike. Most visitors combine it with the old street on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhaizishan Village
- Qikou Old Street
- Heilong Temple
- Lijiashan Village
- Datong Rapids
- Sunjiagou Village
- Yellow River Gallery (Kaiyang)
- Baiyun Mountain (Jia County)